Library: Biology: Additional Resources

Resources

American Institute of Biological Sciences
A non-profit 501(c)3 public charity organization that advances the biological sciences for the benefit of all science and society. We work with like-minded organizations, funding agencies, and political entities to promote the use of science to inform decision-making.
National Science Foundation
From research experiences across the world to internships at its headquarters, the U.S. National Science Foundation offers undergraduates paid opportunities to expand their skills and knowledge in science and engineering.
Radiolab
Radiolab asks deep questions and uses investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music.
Science Friday
Science Friday is an award-winning producer of high-quality, fact-checked, and trustworthy science news and educational programming. For 30 years, we’ve introduced top scientists to public radio listeners and reminded them how much fun it is to learn something new.

Useful Websites

Khan Academy
With a library of over 2,600 videos covering everything from arithmetic to physics, finance, and history and 303 practice exercises, the Khan Academy is on a mission to help you learn what you want, when you want, at your own pace.
Science.gov
Science.gov searches over 60 databases and over 2,200 scientific websites to provide users with more than 200 million pages of authoritative federal science information, including research and development results.
Society for Science
Society for Science is a nonprofit organization focused on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and its vital role in human advancement: to inform, educate, and inspire.
GAP Initiative
The Global Agricultural Productivity (GAP) Initiative at Virginia Tech leverages partnerships, innovation, policy, and analysis to ensure every farmer has access to every proven tool to improve productivity. It also produces a yearly GAP Report that provides data, analysis, and policy recommendations

Searching Tips & Techniques

Before you start your search, try to compile a list of potential keywords. This is always a good idea, but it is especially useful for conducting searches in a robust field like science. A good first place to start is to identify which subfield of science you're trying to research.

Use common keywords such as chemistry, physics, or biology.
For best results, combine the common word with something more specific (e.g., particle physics, organic chemistry).
Browse the subject science in the Library Catalog, OneSearch, and Databases.
Putting your search term within quotes (e.g., "particle accelerator") may produce more relevant content.

Pro Tip - Once you have found a source that is perfect for your writing assignment, look at that book or article's sources. The author has completed a lot of research on the subject. Using the already-researched items is a great way to work smarter, not harder.

Another Tip - Use the filters on your searches. These will appear on the left side of your screen after your initial search. You will be able to refine your searches by content type, discipline, publication date, and more.

Biology

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Off Campus Database Access Instructions

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